Libraries for the future: the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic libraries.

Tait, Elizabeth; Martzoukou, Konstantina; Reid, Peter

Authors

Elizabeth Tait

Konstantina Martzoukou

Peter Reid

Abstract

This article presents an evaluation of the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic library services. It begins with a brief overview of the historical development of academic libraries followed by a discussion of current challenges and opportunities for academic libraries. It then offers reflections on the changing role and focus of academic libraries, evident, for example, via the reduction of physical book stock and through an increased focus on collaborative learning spaces. The article also discusses examples of innovative technological developments for learning, data management and the impact of these on the academic library sector, including the need for library staff to develop new skills and roles such as 'embedded' librarian roles. The article concludes with reflections on future developments and the role of IT Utilities.

Journal Article Type

Article

Publication Date

Oct 7, 2016

Journal

Palgrave communications

Electronic ISSN

2055-1045

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan (part of Springer Nature)

Peer Reviewed

Peer Reviewed

Volume

2

Article Number

16070

Institution Citation

TAIT, E., MARTZOUKOU, K. and REID, P. 2016. Libraries for the future: the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic libraries. Palgrave communications [online], 2, article 16070. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1057/palcomms.2016.70